NOTABLE INJURIES: JORGE DELAROSA starts the season on the DL but is expected back mid April.

PROJECTION: 4TH in the NL West. Projected wins = 79

MVP: CARLOS GONZALEZ

POTENTIAL ROOKIE IMPACT: A pair of rookie pitchers will significantly impact the Rockies rotation this year, EDDIE BUTLER will break camp in the majors and JON GRAY will not be far behind him.

COMMENTS: Pitching in Colorado has always been the bane of this organization, and breaking camp with a 42 year old closer is demonstrative of attracting free agent pitchers to the Rockie. The young arms who can be controlled contractually might add some stability down the road.